Small Diameter Circular Knitting Machine for Socks from China
A compact circular knitting machine with a cylinder diameter under 165 mm, specialized for producing seamless sock tubes. It features fine gauge needles and electronic controls for high-speed knitting of various sock patterns. Classified under HTS 8447.11.90.90 as a circular knitting machine for cylinder diameters not exceeding 165 mm, other than those for hosiery or specific fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify cylinder diameter measurement complies with 'not exceeding 165 mm' for accurate classification; provide machine specifications and end-use documentation
• Ensure CE marking for EU-origin machines to avoid delays
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as flat knitting under 8447.12 if not truly circular